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Module Catalogue

LL2B1-24 Chinese Beginners (extra)

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Zhong Zheng
Credit value
24
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

Students will enable a faster pace to learn and reinforce the basics of the Chinese language. This module will offer an opportunity to continue to work on basic sentence patterns, grammar and ways of expressions, to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a range of predictable everyday tasks and to gain greater knowledge of Chinese society. Simplified Chinese characters will be taught and assessed. Successful completion of this module qualifies students to progress to Level 3.

Module aims

To enable students to acquire simple and more complex sentence patterns and ways of expressions.
To develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in a range of predictable everyday situations.
To continue to develop strategies for learning Chinese.
To achieve A2 standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference).

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Communicative functions and grammar contents based on the textbooks used.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • exchange information orally on familiar topics and activities
  • write simple texts, messages and emails, using correct characters
  • understand spoken language in areas of immediate personal relevance
  • apply basic knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
  • understand texts dealing with descriptions of events and feelings

Indicative reading list

New Practical Chinese Reader, Textbook 1, Liu Xun. Beijing Language University Press, 2002.
(ISBN: 7-5619-1040-1)
New Practical Chinese Reader, Textbook 2, Liu Xun. Beijing Language University Press, 2002.
(ISBN: 7-5619-1129-7)
New Practical Chinese Reader, Workbook 1, Liu Xun. Beijing Language University Press,
2002.(ISBN: 7-5619-1042-8)
New Practical Chinese Reader, Workbook 2, Liu Xun. Beijing Language University Press, 2002.
(ISBN: 7-5619-1145-7)

International

All modules delivered in SMLC are necessarily international. Students engage with themes and ideas from a culture other than that of the UK and employ their linguistic skills in the analysis of primary materials from a non-Anglophone context. Students will also be encouraged to draw on the experiences of visiting exchange students in the classroom and will frequently engage with theoretical and critical frameworks from across the world.

Subject specific skills

This module will develop students’ linguistic skills through engaging with primary materials in the target language, and will develop strategies for understanding gist and specific information and intercultural competence.

Transferable skills

Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, defending one’s point of view..
Organisational skills: independent work, time management.
Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others.
Digital skills

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 21 sessions of 4 hours (35%)
Private study 145 hours (60%)
Assessment 14 hours (6%)
Total 243 hours

Private study description

Online resources (Moodles@Warwick) developed specifically for this module and independent study.
Work set on Moodle and homework set by tutor.

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.

Assessment group A
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
Writing test 20% 1 hour No

Writing test
The duration below may be indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Interim test 10% 2 hours No

Interim Test
The duration below may be indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
reading test 25% 1 hour No

reading test
The duration below may be indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
speaking test 30% 1 hour No

speaking up to 10 minutes
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
continuous assessment 15% 9 hours No

Writing homework given on chosen topics. Essays need to be submitted.
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Feedback will be provided in the course of the module in a number of ways. Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.

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